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Why Forest Hills School District seeks a tax hike

Supporters of the Forest Hills school levy gather at the intersection of Forest Road and Beechmont Avenue for a "honk and wave" in Anderson Township on April 27.

Culture war issues in recent years have divided the Forest Hills School District in Anderson Township just east of Cincinnati.

Shouting matches have erupted at school board meetings over the cancelation of Diversity Day, rumors that the district might consolidate high schools, the change of the school's mascot from Redskins to Raptors, a resolution banningcritical race theory and discussion of gender-assigned bathrooms.

But some parents hope Anderson Township voters will unite on Tuesday in favor of a tax hike they say will stave off cuts to teachers, bus drivers and maintenance.

A 6.9-mill levy for general operations, updates and maintenance is on the May 2 primary ballot. It's the largest of four school issues on the ballot in Hamilton County. There are six school tax issues on the ballot in Warren, Butler and Clermont counties.


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